verb๐ShareTo cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area."He centered the heading of the document."areapositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause (some attribute, such as a mood or voltage) to be adjusted to a value which is midway between the extremes."To get a clear image, the technician is centering the voltage on the machine's screen to 2.5 volts, halfway between zero and five. "technicalelectronicsenergyphysicsdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo give (something) a central basis."The teacher is centering the lesson around the upcoming test to help students prepare. "positionactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something)."The discussion centered around the recent issues."mindactionattitudephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo form a recess or indentation for the reception of a center."The woodworker was careful while centering the drill bit on the plank to create the perfect hole. "structurebuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA type of formwork which serves as a temporary structure during the construction of arches and bridges."The construction workers carefully positioned the centering to support the stone arch while the mortar dried. "architecturebuildingstructurematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe process of moving something to a centre, normally before some other process."Centering the clay on the pottery wheel is the first step before shaping it into a bowl. "processactionpositiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
